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MAXIMUM SAFETY MAXIMUM HYGIENE AND ALSO…

Tested to over 200kg Stainless Steel: a material that limits bacterial 100% interchangeable
In public and commercial places, the user weight proliferation The fixing plates for the
is unknown. The products installed must therefore DELABIE's grab bars are made from bacteriostatic bars are indexed and the
be able to support any user. 304 stainless steel. With this type of stainless steel, dimensions are checked
a thin, invisible protective layer forms continuously during the manufacturing
30-year warranty when in contact with air or water. process. There is no need
DELABIE's grab bars and shower seats are suitable Even if the surface is damaged mechanically, to drill additional holes
for intensive use in all types of public or healthcare the stainless steel is protected against corrosion. in the wall if replacing the
buildings. Stainless steel is a noble metal alloy (chrome, The surface remains bright, hard and smooth, bar with an identical one.
nickel and steel) which has no surface treatments, preventing bacteria from easily adhering to the surface.
so if it gets scratched or cut there is no risk of rust Bacterial development is therefore slower compared 100% recyclable
appearing. DELABIE's stainless steel products remain to other materials. Stainless steel is 100%
in perfect condition throughout their lifespan. Studies have regularly proven the aseptic qualities of recyclable, contributing to
stainless steel. It is ideal for environments that demand sustainable development
CE marked high standards of hygiene (for example hospitals, and protecting the
DELABIE's grab bars and shower seats are CE marked retirement homes, schools and canteens). environment.
and conform to European Directive 93/42/CEE DELABIE's stainless steel
that relates to medical devices, and complies Stainless steel cannot be overlooked products contain 50 65%
with European standard EN ISO 21856 "Technical recycled stainless steel.
aids". This provides an additional guarantee for product when it comes to hygiene.
users. Complete range
DELABIE's UltraPolish and UltraSatin finishes: Offering a wide range
40mm safety gap cleaning is easy and sustainable of products enables
The elderly or people with reduced mobility can easily UltraPolish bright polished finish and UltraSatin DELABIE to respond
lose their balance and fall. Limiting the gap between polished satin finish provide the grab bars to the needs and
the bar and the wall to just 40mm prevents the forearm with a uniform, non-porous surface. They are easy requirements of the
from getting trapped and significantly reduces the risk to clean and require less cleaning product. Bacterial accessibility and
of fracture. Since they are closer to the wall, the grab retention after cleaning is extremely low, up to 20 times independence sector.
bars require less space. This improves access within less than for other materials such as glass or plastic. This offering complements
the sanitary facilities (showers, WCs, etc.) providing DELABIE's other product
greater freedom of movement. The grab bars are also Studies show that after several cycles of daily soiling ranges perfectly.
more discreet. and cleaning, polished stainless steel retains less dirt
and fewer residual bacteria than copper which also has
bactericidal properties. Copper surfaces degrade over
Optimised grip time, making them more difficult to clean.
The diameter of the grab bars available ensures Polished stainless steel provides better hygiene
an optimum grip regardless of the end-use of the by facilitating sustainable cleaning.
products. For healthcare facilities or public buildings
we recommend grab bars with a diameter of 32mm.
Fewer seams
Particular attention has been paid to the design of
Tube thickness
The tubes used by DELABIE are generally thicker the grab bar and shower seats to reduce the number
than most products available. It is an essential feature of joins and seams. This reduces the build-up of dirt
that attests to the high quality and strength of these and niches where bacteria can develop.
products.
DELABIE's bead weld by "ArN-Securit"
The plate and tube are welded together using a bead
weld so there is no need for a filler material (a process
exclusive to "ArN-Securit"). The plate and the tube form
a single, integrated structure particularly resistant
to the mechanical stresses placed on grab bars.

Bending tubes with a mandrel
The tubes are bent with precision using a mandrel to
prevent the metal from ovalising or stretching, ensuring
a uniform thickness of the metal throughout the bend.

Concealed fixings
All fixings are concealed by a stainless steel cover plate.

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